Among the Hills
The poem describes a nostalgic and idyllic scene of rural life in New England during the late 18th century. The speaker reflects on the beauty of nature and the simplicity of country living. The poem explores themes of nostalgia, love, and the passing of time. It is written in a traditional style with a focus on rhyme and meter.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1826 · Genre: Poetry, Pastoral, Romanticism · 3,873 words
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This poem, when originally published, was dedicated to Annie Fields, wife of the distinguished publisher, James T. Fields, of Boston, in grateful acknowledgment of the strength and inspiration I have found in her friendship and sympathy. The poem in its first form was entitled The Wife: an Idyl of Bearcamp Water, and appeared in The Atlantic Monthly for January, 1868. When I published the volume Among the Hills, in December of the same year, I expanded the Prelude and filled out also the outlines of the story.
PRELUDE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1826 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Pastoral, Romanticism, Idyll, Narrative
- Length: 3,873 words
- Structure: 1 section, 100 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is primarily a poem, characterized by its use of verse, rhythm, and imagery.
- Pastoral — The themes focus on rural life, nature, and the beauty of the countryside, typical of pastoral literature.
- Romanticism — The writing style emphasizes emotion, nature, and individual experience, aligning with Romantic ideals.
- Idyll — The poem presents an idealized version of rural life and relationships, fitting the definition of an idyll.
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Poetry · Nature · Romance · Love · Nostalgia · Sentimental · Melancholy · Longing · Yearning · Beauty · Serenity · Peacefulness